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Recommended books
The four books on the official reading list — what each one actually teaches and who should bother with it.
Critical Thinking: An Introduction
Alec Fisher
The first book on the official reading list (Cambridge University Press): a systematic course in analysing and evaluating arguments. The official list cites the 2001 edition — the link searches current stock.
Critical Thinking for Students
Roy van den Brink-Budgen
A practical, exercise-led workbook on evaluating arguments and evidence. The official list cites the 2000 edition; later editions exist — the link searches current stock.
Thinking From A to Z
Nigel Warburton
An A-to-Z of reasoning moves, fallacies and rhetorical tricks (Routledge) — ideal for dipping into between drills. The official list cites the 2006 edition; the link searches current stock.
New Directions: Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking
Peter S. Gardner
A reading-and-writing coursebook (Cambridge University Press) aimed mainly at students with English as a second language — most useful if you want structured comprehension work alongside the drills. The official list cites the 2005 edition.
The official reading list cites the 2000–2006 editions of these books; the links search current stock so you land on whatever edition is in print.